KUALA LUMPUR – The public has been warned against planning for events involving gatherings until the country records a lower number of new Covid-19 cases, even though inter-state and inter-district travel are allowed starting today.
Public Health Malaysia, in a posting on its Facebook page today, reminded the public to avoid hosting six types of events.
“Do not host ‘kenduri-kendara’ (feasts), avoid family gatherings, there is no need for social gatherings, avoid reunions, birthday parties and ‘tahlil’ events. Stop planning for any gathering,” read the posting.
It suggested that siblings should take turns returning to their hometowns and to postpone trips if they feel unwell.
“If you have been in contact with a Covid-19 patient, consider not visiting your hometown for two weeks,” it said.
Starting today, the government has allowed inter-state and inter-district travel nationwide without obtaining a police permit, except for areas placed under the enhanced movement control order.
Vehicles are allowed to carry passengers according to the seating capacity and police will no longer carry out roadblocks, but instead focus on compliance with standard operating procedures.
As at today, the country recorded 1,600 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of positive cases to 74,294.
The last time the country recorded three digits for new cases was on December 2. – Bernama, December 7, 2020
